Skip to main content

Antique Symbols On Silver

4
to
69
668
444
648
317
317
291
227
135
124
116
88
86
53
53
44
43
38
38
38
34
33
26
16
12
10
10
10
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
25
24
16
10
9
Sort By
Russian Parcel-Gilt Silver Elizabeth I Covered Cup by Serebrianikov circa 1750
Located in St. Catharines, ON
mid 18th century silver charka or drinking cup was made Grigorii Serebrianikov in the ancient capital
Category

Mid-18th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Europe and USA Collection 5 Tea Baby Spoons Marked Sterling Silver Plate Spoons
By T R Sterling, Meriden Silver Plate Co., Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
United States. All Spoons are marked and four are Silver Plate and one is Silver, marked Sterling. Set
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vase Schneider With the symbol of candy or French flag, (Chickoree), 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase Sign: With the symbol of candy Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Art Glass

Chinese Etched Brass Tazza, Lotus Flower, Yin Yang Symbol, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
a Yin Yang symbol in the center surrounded by images of birds, a palm and fir tree. With three
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Brass

4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"
By Whiting Manufacturing Company, Towle Silversmiths, Alvin Corporation, Lunt Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique sterling silver souvenir tea spoons – The Montezuma, Las Vegas Hot Springs by
Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Tankard
Located in Palermo, IT
side with the typical marks of English silver ,the head of the lion symbol of London city and letter f
Category

1740s English George II Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Tankard
Georgian Silver Tankard
H 7.09 in Dm 4.73 in
English Silver Heart Centerpiece
By Walker & Hall
Located in Palermo, IT
silver has been protected by the stamping of symbols and letters that identify the manufacturer, the
Category

1920s English Edwardian Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Heart Centerpiece
English Silver Heart Centerpiece
H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in
Pair Of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
symbol of high position of power and life full of honours by Chinese nobility. The silver is unmarked
Category

1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Petite Antique Silver "Bachelor" Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
decoration. Hallmarks are on the body of the pot. The lion is a mark for silver and the anchor symbol
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Petite Antique Silver "Bachelor" Teapot
Petite Antique Silver "Bachelor" Teapot
H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 3.25 in
A Fine Sterling Silver Epergne Centrepiece
By Martin & Hall
Located in London, GB
fruiting vines and wheat sheafs, symbols of plenty and abundance. Each removable dish and the frame bears
Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Fine Sterling Silver Epergne Centrepiece
A Fine Sterling Silver Epergne Centrepiece
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Victorian 1843 English Sterling Silver Wine Ewer
By Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver wine ewer; part
Category

1840s British Victorian Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Sterling Silver Tazza, Pair
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Savannah, GA
From the prestigious firm of Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, this lovely sterling silver pair
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Torah Breastplate
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare, antique English sterling silver Torah breastplate; an
Category

1920s British Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Sterling Silver Two-Piece Salt Shaker
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century sterling silver salt shaker stands on three ball feet and separates at the waist
Category

Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Continental Silver Cruet Set Centerpiece with Glass Bottles
Located in New York, NY
Continental silver cruet set with blue glass bottles standing on 4 clawed feet, with exquisite
Category

19th Century German Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

A RARE SILVER SHMIROT KIDDUSH CUP. Galician, c. 1850.
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
A RARE SILVER SHMIROT KIDDUSH CUP. Galician, c. 1850. Among some Hassidic courts, it was a
Category

1850s Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Ancient Neoclassic Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Palermo, Sicily circa 1789
Located in Milano, IT
Ancient Neoclassic Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Palermo, Sicily circa 1789 Embossed and engraved
Category

1780s Sicilian Neoclassical Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Sterling Silver Mug/Cup by The Whiting Mfg. Co.
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
of the mythological Green Man (a good luck symbol). Dark spots on silver in photos are reflections
Category

1880s American Neoclassical Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

18th century Georgian Sterling Silver Irish Sauce Boat
Located in Savannah, GA
Irish sterling silver sauce boat featuring lion heads tapering into paw feet, a scalloped edge, a
Category

1770s Irish Georgian Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Silver Puerperal Cup or Small Soup Tureen, Milan Circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Silversmith L. B. Small silver soup tureen or puerperal cup with plate and lid Milan, around 1830
Category

1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Silver Salver by Paul de Lamerie
By Paul de Lamerie
Located in London, GB
18th century silver salver by Paul de Lamerie English, 1744 Height 3cm, diameter 27cm Hailing
Category

18th Century English Rococo Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

18th Century Silver Salver by Paul de Lamerie
18th Century Silver Salver by Paul de Lamerie
H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
1911 Tiffany & Co. Diamond-Encrusted Sterling Silver Polo Trophy
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This magnificent sterling silver polo trophy was crafted by the estimable Tiffany & Co in 1911. The
Category

1910s English Adam Style Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century George II Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer, London, 1743
By Edward Wakelin
Located in New York, NY
Splendid antique English sterling silver brandy/spirits warmer, George II period, 1743 Attributed
Category

Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Milanese Neoclassical Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Milanese silver oil cruet consisting of an oval tray supported by four cast zoomorphic paw
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique 1900s Peranakan Silver Sirih Leaf Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Peranakan silver bekas sirih/sirih leaf holder; an addition to our
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Stunning 328 piece, Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set (Service
Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion Near Paris, A Magnificent 327 piece (Service for 18) Sterling Silver
Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 170pc. French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 170pc. 950 Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Flatware Set with 8 Serving
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cardeilhac (Christofle) - Two 5-Candle French 950 Sterling Silver Candelabra
By Cardeilhac
Located in Wilmington, DE
-Candle 950 Sterling Silver Candelabra by France's Premier Silversmiths Jacques and Pierre Cardeilhac
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Erotic Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Ash I
By Joseph Ash I
Located in Newark, England
Fine and very rare erotic silver vinaigrette. The vinaigrette of circular form with removable lid
Category

Early 1800s British George III Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Navette Shape Silver Centerpiece With Floral Decoration, Vienna 1900
By Ferdinand Vogl
Located in Vienna, AT
. Hallmarks: - Diana's head - Austrian official hallmark 1872-1922 for 800 Silver - Framed symbol with
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 3pc. Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Server
By Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
silver vegetable server by the world’s premier French silversmith “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Keller - 198pc Antique French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 198-piece Sterling Silver and gold plated sterling silver Flatware
Category

1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Bonnescoeur - 178pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Edmond Bonnescoeur
Located in Wilmington, DE
craftsmanship. Moreover, his sterling silver flatware sets serve as enduring symbols of luxury and refinement
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Faceted Teapot engraved Flowers Joseph Angell, 752g Silver, London 1841
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional 19th-century antique Victorian English sterling silver teapot was crafted by
Category

19th Century English Rococo Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Austrian Silver “Peacock” Hanukkah Lamp, Josef Kohn, Vienna, 1872-1900s'
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Very rare and important Austrian silver, from its golden age of the late 19th century to the early
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, a Magnificent 9pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea
Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Caron - 197pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set, Marly
By Olier & Caron 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 197 Piece, 19th Century, Louis XVI Model, Sterling Silver Flatware
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Gorham & Co Aesthetic Movement Copper and Silver Tray
By Gorham CO.
Located in Paris, FR
ornated with delicate sterling silver decorations, figuring a tree and fishes in relief, with a wonderful
Category

1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver, Copper

Important and rare jewish silver Sivlonot /wedding belt, Frankfurt 1707-1723
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Important and rare Sivlonot belt, gilded silver, made by the famous silversmith Johann Mathias
Category

Early 18th Century German Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Continental Silver-Mounted Cut-Glass Wine Carafe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental Silver-Mounted Cut-Glass Wine Carafe German/Austrian, 1st quarter thru last quarter
Category

19th Century Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Glass

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Located in New Orleans, LA
A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a
Category

19th Century Russian Other Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Boin-Taburet: 6pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set - Like New!
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Wilmington, DE
. In the realm of French silver-smithing, the name "Boin-Taburet" stands as a symbol of enduring
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Christofle (Cardeilhac) - 10pc. 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set - Renaissance Model
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 10-piece Sterling Silver Tea Set by France's Premier Silversmith
Category

1910s French Renaissance Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique rare amusing Russian silver model of a bear, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Antique 19th Century rare Imperial Russian solid silver statue depicting a bear sitting and Hogging
Category

1890s Russian Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Cardeilhac (Christofle), Tetard - 8pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis
By Maison Tétard, Cardeilhac
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 8-piece Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Serving Platter Set by
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Gilt Silver Plate Barware / Tableware Champagne Cooler / Ice Bucket
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your entertaining with this exquisite Victorian Period English Gilt Silver Plate Champagne
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

German - A Magnificent 15 Piece Set of 800 Silver Flatware Serving Pieces
By MW
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning 15 piece set of antique 800 silver flatware serving pieces (probably
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Roussel - 22 Sterling Silver 19th Century Louis XVI Flatware Serving Pieces
By Claude Doutre Roussel
Located in Wilmington, DE
as symbols of opulence and refinement. Doutre Roussel's contributions to the art of silver-smithing
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christofle (Cardeilhac) - 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + Tray
By Cardeilhac
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Stunning Louis XVI, 4pc. Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Set by France's Premier
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Christofle - 4pc. French Antique Louis XVI Silver Plate Tea Set + Tray, MINT !
By Christofle
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5-piece French antique Louis XVI style silver-plate tea set by
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !
By Christofle
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5-piece French antique Empire style silver-plate tea set by
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Ravinet Denfert - 17pc. Art Deco French 950 Sterling Silver Serving Pieces, MINT
By Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Wilmington, DE
Silver Flatware Serving Pieces in Excellent Condition France's Premier Art Deco Silversmiths "Ravinet
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Set by one of France's Premier Silversmiths, Gustave Keller, Includes a Large
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Centerpiece, Sign Gallia, in Silver Plated, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900
By Gallia
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
to "Gaul" and the Gallic rooster as its mark and symbol, Gallia metal put the spotlight on French
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Metal

Whiting Sterling Co. 19th Century Flask
By Whiting
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Whiting sterling silver flask. Woman in a wave on front, dolphin near hinge, monogrammed with date
Category

Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whiting Sterling Co. 19th Century Flask
Whiting Sterling Co. 19th Century Flask
Free Shipping
H 6.25 in Dm 4 in
19th Century Spanish Sterling Ecclesiastical Incense Burner & Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
provides a regal and stable base for the removable two-part urn motif incense burner. The silver chain adds
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 17th century round circular patch box with Tudor rose
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique round patch box, crafted in sterling silver during the 17th century, is potentially from
Category

1680s British Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

Old French King Albert Sterling Silverware Set of 15 by Whiting Manf Co
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
notable designer, left his mark on the American aesthetic movement. The firm used date symbols from 1905
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare 18th Century Judaica Kiddush Cup, Rothschild Family Provenance
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
This is a rare German silver kiddush cup that was made in Hochhausen (Tauberbischofsheim) or In the
Category

Mid-18th Century German Antique Symbols On Silver

Materials

Silver

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Symbols On Silver", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Symbols On Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique symbols on silver for your home. An item from our selection of antique symbols on silver — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique symbols on silver — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of antique symbols on silver, designed in the Victorian, Rococo or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of antique symbols on silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Baccarat and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Symbols On Silver?

The average selling price for a piece of antique symbols on silver at 1stDibs is $2,758, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $368,867 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Symbols On Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a silver heart symbolizes depends on individual interpretation. Many people associate hearts with love. As a result, silver hearts may represent a romantic relationship between partners or familial affection when given to a family member. Find an assortment of silver heart jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.